Counselling blog

Ever get angry or scared and not know why? Your amygdala — the brain’s emotional hub — reacts before your thinking brain can catch up. Connected through the vagus nerve, emotions fire fast, shaping how you feel and act. "Feelings are not facts, but they are information."

Crying in public can feel uncomfortable, and many people, often associate tears with weakness. It’s common for counsellors to hear client’s express shame about crying, a sentiment I used to share. Throughout my childhood, teenage years, and even into my younger adulthood, I was often labelled a "crier." I experienced sadness frequently, and while some comments from others were supportive, many were not. Interestingly, after completing my four-year training to become a couns

Regulating your nervous system can be achieved in many ways, and yoga is a great option. I’m not talking about complex poses; simple...